Coordinator of Counseling, TRIO Upward Bound

Northwest Missouri State University; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO, is seeking a Counselor for the Upward Bound program. The role provides counseling services to project participants and helps ensure successful college admissions and career awareness.

You will design a six-week summer residential curriculum, recruit participants, hire and train staff, maintain program records, and assist with annual reporting and grant activities, while complying with CSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years' experience with disadvantaged students or high school-aged education.
• Experience with college admissions processes and career awareness.

Responsibilities

• Recruit 82 eligible high school students annually for the program.
• Design counseling curriculum for the six-week summer residential program.
• Hire, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Counseling Assistants.
• Assist in designing a positive residential experience for participants.
• Assist with college admissions, scholarships, and financial aid guidance.
• Assist with planning six on-campus Saturday Academies.

Skills

Counseling

Youth Development

Program Coordination

Student services

Education

Master's degree in Student Development, Counseling, Administration, or related field

Job description

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

Full-time, 12 months

PRIMARY DUTY:

This position will provide project participants with counseling services. Upward Bound is a federally funded program that is currently funded through August 31, 2027. Continued funding is contingent upon a competitive application process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with identifying and actively recruiting 82 eligible high school students to participate in the Project on an annual basis
• Design counseling curriculum for the six-week summer residential program
• Hire, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Counseling Assistants for the summer program
• Assist Project Director/Academic Coordinator in designing and implementing a positive residential experience for the students during the six-week program
• Assist students with personal, career, and social awareness
• Assist with identifying speakers or facilitators and assist with planning activities for six on-campus Saturday Academies during the academic year
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to project participants, including close monitoring of project database
• Assist with the completion of the Annual Performance Report
• Assist students with college admission processes, including scholarship and financial assistance
• Contribute to the grant writing process to secure program funding
• Be actively involved in university activities/committees which directly impact/reflect the interests of program participants
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's degree in Student Development, Counseling, Administration, or related field.

Experience: Minimum three years' experience working with disadvantaged students or students in a high school-aged educational setting. Experience required with assisting students with college admission processes and career awareness.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position will work in an office setting from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and occasional nights and weekends. Some conference and program travel is required. Attendance at six Saturday Academies is also required. This position is identified as Campus Security Authority (CSA). The CSA will attend required CSA training and is an official of the University who has significant responsibility for students and campus activities and the authority to take action for the University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise eight part-time employees during the summer component.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computer and presentation materials

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds